<!doctype html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
</head>
<body>
<div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Justin:</span>
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">This looks fantastic! Thank-you for your efforts. </span>
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Speaking from a Treasurer standpoint the honorarium fees appear reasonable. I therefore have two motions for the board,</span>
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">1. motion that the Board approve the payment of Honorariums as presented in this presentation. </span>
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
2. I make a motion that full Board approval is required for any Honorarium fee in excess of $300 is required. Treasury shall have the ability to pay honorarium fees of less than $300. Further, any and all honorarium payments will be reported to the full board as a part of treasury's board reporting packet.
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
The MCBA by-laws states it is the duty of the President to set the agenda. In the absence of a President, I don't know if Board approval is required? Thoughts?
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
Gary
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<div class="default-style" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; color: #333333;">
</div>
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
On 07/09/2026 5:45 PM PDT Justin Strom <westnovatohoney@gmail.com> wrote:
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
Dear Board Members,
<br>
<br>I wanted to provide everyone with an update on our educational program and the tentative lecture schedule for the remainder of the year and into early 2027. My goal is to continue offering high-quality educational opportunities for our members while balancing hands-on activities, guest speakers, and social events.
<br>
<br>I would also like to add one Zoom class each month to provide additional educational content between our regular meetings. This will allow us to bring in speakers from outside our area, offer more specialized topics, and give members another opportunity to learn without having to travel.
<br>
<br>Tentative Schedule
<br>
<br>July 21, 2026 (Zoom)
<br>- Jennifer Ratke – The Importance of Hive Inspections
<br>- Honorarium: $150
<br>
<br>August 6, 2026
<br>- Potluck at the Log Cabin
<br>- Members will be asked to purchase their beverages from the bar to support the venue.
<br>
<br>September 3, 2026
<br>- Jennifer Verstrepen – Processing Beeswax, Candle Making, and Tinctures
<br>- Honorarium: $250
<br>
<br>October 1, 2026
<br>- Jennifer Ratke
<br>- Honorarium: $200
<br>- We will select one of several lecture topics she has available.
<br>
<br>November 5, 2026
<br>- Currently open.
<br>- Possible speakers include Michael Thiele, Christine Kurtz, or Mike Turner.
<br>
<br>December 3, 2026
<br>- Holiday Potluck at the Log Cabin.
<br>
<br>January 7, 2027
<br>- Bonnie Morse – Seasonal Beekeeping: Coming Out of Winter
<br>
<br>February/March 2027
<br>- Working to schedule Randy Oliver for a lecture and Hive Dive workshop.
<br>
<br>March 13, 2027
<br>- Randy Oliver queen cell pickup for club members.
<br>
<br>April 2027
<br>- Randy Oliver nuc pickup for club members.
<br>
<br>If anyone has questions, concerns, suggestions, or additional speaker ideas, please don't hesitate to reach out. I welcome your feedback and want to make sure we're providing the best educational experience possible for our members.
<br>
<br>Thank you all for your continued support. I'm looking forward to building an exciting and educational year for the Marin County Beekeepers Association.
<br>
<br>Best regards,
<br>
<br>Justin Strom
<br>Educational Director
<br>Marin County Beekeepers Association
</div> --
<br>board mailing list
<br>board@marinbeekeepers.org
<br>http://marinbeekeepers.org/mailman/listinfo/board_marinbeekeepers.org
</blockquote>
</body>
</html>